Refresco appoints Minsok Pak as President, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

Newly created role will help shape and deliver Refresco’s next chapter of value creation

Refresco, one of the world’s leading independent beverage solutions providers, announced that Minsok Pak has been appointed as President, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, effective July 15, 2026. The newly created role sits on the Executive Committee and reports directly to Chief Executive Officer Steve Presley.

Minsok will lead Refresco’s global enterprise strategy and M&A agenda and will oversee the Company’s transformation program across operational performance and commercial effectiveness, as Refresco works to deepen its position as the only independent supply chain partner with the scale, category breadth, and geographic reach to serve the full beverage industry. He brings 35 years of experience in consumer-facing industries and an extensive track record of international leadership. Most recently, he served as CEO of CJ CheilJedang Foods, the largest food company in Korea, leading a $9.0+ billion enterprise operating in over 75 markets. He also served on the board of Primo Brands (NYSE: PRMB) prior to joining Refresco.

The appointment follows Refresco’s recent acquisition of SunOpta, a North American supply chain solutions provider, which added plant-based and protein manufacturing and foodservice channel access and strengthened the company’s North America footprint, an example of the growth agenda Minsok will now lead.